Dubbed the 'Eagles of Duxford', the 78th Fighter Group (FG) was unique in being the only fighter unit in the 'Mighty Eighth' to fly the P-38 Lightning, P-47 Thunderbolt and P-51 Mustang operationally.
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Thomas McKelvey Cleaver has been a published writer for the past 40 years, with his most recent work being the best-selling Osprey titles The Cactus Air Force (2022) alongside the late Eric Hammel, Clean Sweep (2023), Turning The Tide (2024) Mediterranean Sweep (2025) and Bloody Skies (2026). Tom served in the US Navy in Vietnam and lives in Encino, California
Chris Davey has illustrated more than 70 titles for Osprey's Aircraft of the Aces and Combat Aircraft series since 1994. Based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, as one of the very last traditional airbrush artists in the business, he has become the company's illustrator of choice for both USAAF fighters and RAF subject matter, proving his undoubted skill when dealing with large aircraft subjects such as the Halifax, Sunderland, Lancaster, and Stirling.
Mark Postlethwaite was born in Leicestershire in 1964 and has developed a lifelong passion for aviation history. He first worked as a photographer before turning his attention solely to artwork, and is now highly regarded in his field for the quality and accuracy of his work. He became the youngest elected member of the Guild of Aviation Artists in 1991. Mark is a valued Osprey artist and has contributed to more than 100 of its books.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Davey, Chris; Postlethwaite, Mark (illustrator). Dubbed the 'Eagles of Duxford', the 78th Fighter Group (FG) was unique in being the only fighter unit in the 'Mighty Eighth' to fly the P-38 Lightning, P-47 Thunderbolt and P-51 Mustang operationally. The 78th FG produced the very first Eighth Air Force ace, and flew exclusively from Duxford throughout its time in the UK. Initially equipped with the P-38 Lightning, the group received P-47 Thunderbolts in March 1943, followed by the iconic American ace-maker, the P-51 Mustang, in December 1944. Arriving in the European Theatre of Operations (ETO) in November 1942, and eventually committed to combat five months later, the 78th, along with the 4th and 56th FGs, 'wrote the book' on long-range fighter escort by VIII Fighter Command in the ETO.This volume charts the group's highs and lows during its two years in action from Duxford, focusing on the exploits of the 51 pilots who achieved ace status with the 78th during World War 2. These men included Capt Charles London, the very first Eighth Air Force ace, and Maj Quince Brown, who was the 78th's most successful aerial ace prior to being murdered by the SS after he was shot down over Germany.Alongside stunning illustrations, Thomas McKelvey Cleaver explains how, by VE Day, the 'Eagles of Duxford' had downed 316 aircraft and destroyed a further 320 machines on the ground during strafing attacks on German airfields. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LU-9781780967158
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Softcover. Zustand: Fine. Davey, Chris; Postlethwaite, Mark (illustrator). Osprey Aircraft of the Aces - World War II - Allies - American Aces of the 78th Fighter Group (EX) Manufacturer: Osprey Product Line: Aircraft of the Aces - World War II - Allies - American Type: Softcover Code: OSPACE115 Copyright Date: 2013 Author: Thomas Cleaver Page Count: 96 Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is EX. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description: Dubbed the âEagles of Duxfordâ, the 78th Fighter Group (FG) was unique in being the only fighter unit in the âMighty Eighthâ to fly the P-38 Lightning, P-47 Thunderbolt and P-51 Mustang operationally. Arriving in the European Theatre of Operations (ETO) in November 1942, and eventually committed to combat five months later, the 78th, along with the 4th and 56th FGs, âwrote the bookâ on long-range fighter escort by VIII Fighter Command in the ETO. This volume charts the groupâs highs and lows during its two years in action from Duxford, focusing on the exploits of the 51 pilots who achieved ace status with the 78th during World War 2. These men included Capt Charles London, the very first Eighth Air Force ace, and Maj Quince Brown, who was the 78thâs most successful aerial ace prior to being murdered by the SS after he was shot down over Germany. By VE Day, the âEagles of Duxfordâ had downed 316 aircraft and destroyed a further 320 machines on the ground during strafing attacks on German airfields. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 2150216963
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Softcover/Paperback. Davey, Chris; Postlethwaite, Mark (illustrator). 96 Seiten mit Ill. / Inneneinband bestempelt, sonst gutes Exemplar // World War 2, Zweiter Weltkrieg NG09A 9781780967158 *.* Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 360. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 363164
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